Our Favorite place! Never a bad dish! Specials amazing…read more Best Chicken Wings ever! Fish, chicken, little necks & my favorite Carne stufata (sp?)

100 % PHENOMENAL!!!! Again, my husband and I were fortunate to get the last two remaining bar…read morestools. (we got there at 5:45 pm). The bar is quaint-only seats nine and the restaurant area is also small and cozy and completely full. Sheena was our bartender who made an excellent espresso martini and Cosmo. We started with their grilled octopus appetizer which was fresh and tender. I had their fried rabbit special and Michael had their haddock casserole which had shrimp and scallops in it. Our entrees came with two sides-I chose the garden salad and vegetable medley (carrots/broccoli) and my husband had their homemade potato chips which were awesome! All dishes were reasonably priced. We will definitely be back.

Very dissatisfied with this restaurant. My friend and I went for lunch. When we got there, the…read moreservice was in a bad mood. There was no rice, and the atmosphere was bad. When I went to pay, the price was wrong and I still had to pay! It costs $28 to eat as much as you want, but if you can pay by weight, too. In my case, my heavy meal cost $37. Normally, when it costs more than $27, they only charge $27 because it doesn't make sense. Well, the woman charged me $37. When I saw this, I questioned her. She told me that she couldn't give me my money back because it had already been charged on the computer! In other words, they stole it! I don't recommend anyone to go to this establishment! It's horrible, everything is really bad! I recommend you go to Alma Gaúcha!

BE CAREFUL! OWNER MIGHT SCAM YOU WHEN YOU PAY! You should…read morebe really careful when you go there, I asked if I could split my to go order so the meat would mix with the cold sides. The owner was at the cashier, he said it was fine, I asked again if they would charge differently and he said NO, so I went ahead and paid for my food. The guy(owner)looks like a scammer, I don't know why I didn't check sooner but when I got home I had a bad feeling and when I looked at the receipt, I found out he robbed me by overcharging. So I weighted my food in my scale and it was way less than what I paid for, the owner put a heavy plate under my containers but didn't reset the scale to make it heavy. What really got me is that he kept lying straight to my face, I asked multiple times. I felt so horrible that I lost my appetite and threw away most of my food

Michael and I sat at the bar this past Saturday and Rachel was our bartender. She was FANTASTIC!…read moreKind, polite, efficient and funny. I had their signature "mule" cocktail which was very yummy. My husband had a draft in which Rachel had to change the keg but she didn't seem annoyed by having to do this. We have gone to places where the bartender was too busy to change it out and told him to order a different beer. But not Rachel. She also brought us waters and bread without us having to ask for it. We shared the crab cake appetizer and the duck entree, which were well proportioned and delicious. The bar was cozy and I love the blue paint color and thankfully the Celtics were not playing that evening because the bar does not have a TV. So if you are looking for a quaint bar that does not offer TV, a bubbly bartender, scrumptious food, than 9 Elm is the place. :)

We came on a recommendation of a prior server. We came in with the plan to have dinner and drinks…read morebut the menu was really nothing special or unusual like i strive for so we opted for a pear martini and my friend did the wedge salad because she was so hungry. The martini was ok. The blue cheese on the salad was amazing! Nice and crisp with fresh bacon and tomatoes. Jackie, our server was good it just took a little bit for her to come to our table but she was attentive when she introduced herself. Good vibes, small busy place that apparently takes a lot of reservations.

Was great. Got the…read morebacon as we always do. I was there with my two brothers, and they both loved it. I got the lettuce wraps with chicken, and it was so good. The chicken pieces were really small, and well done, so if you don't like that type of thing you would not like this. But everything else was awesome. One brother got the shrimp and pasta dish that came with a ziti, and when I took a bite, I knew that this was something I'd want to get next time. The other brother got a spicy shrimp appetizer as his meal, and I'm not a fan of spicy, but he said it was very good. This place is huge, and a really good place to go, especially if you have people with different tastes. The menu was quite large and has a big variety.

Went to lunch at Toscana Forno in Peabody and had a Summer Ale at The Double Bull Tap house. Beer…read morewas very good and the people were super friendly.

This might be my favorite meal of 2026 so far. The service, the ambiance and the food were all…read more10/10. I already can't wait to come back! Our server was Ross and he was so fun and memorable. His recs were spot on - starting with the wine. For our appetizers, we had the oysters and the whipped ricotta. They were incredible!! For our main, we had dry aged ribeye special for two. Oh my god - that was to die for! The side salad and potatoes were equally amazing. All in all, an excellent night.

We stopped into Settler on a random Wednesday night. The restaurant is smaller and cozy with a…read morebeautifully intimate vibe without feeling like you're on top of each other. The service was incredibly friendly but there may have been some miscommunication because we got the opening welcome spiel from multiple servers - but that's okay! We got to hear multiple differing opinions on the menu. I ended up getting the oysters, chicken, and the potatoes, and honestly I'm conflicted. The oysters were great, well-dressed, clean, and delicious. The potatoes were absolutely fantastic. The chicken however... saying it was magical isn't exactly right but I have never had such a perfectly cooked chicken in my life. I did not know you could get such a crispy skin with such clear grill lines while keeping the white meat so utterly moist and delicious. I'm still not entirely convinced that witchcraft wasn't involved and given its Salem, have to assume that's what happened. Us normal people will never be able to make anything to that level of perfection. Definitely looking to go back.

Most delicious , tender steak tips. Crispy onion rings & fresh salad. Relaxing atmosphere with good…read moretunes & games playing on TV's.

There's a reason why the sirloin tips are mentioned in every single review…read more They really are the best. This is something I never would order by myself not a huge fan but here it was ridiculous. First off, I got the sirloin tips dinner with onion rings three others at my table of five also got the tips. The last person, our birthday girl opted for the fried shrimp appetizer, as she usually doesn't have much of an appetite. The fried shrimp appetizer had about nine very large shrimp and they were done perfectly. She would get that again. The servings range from 4 to 6 pieces so they're large. Mine had four I ate one in the restaurant and then one each for a couple of days for meals. Most people at the table ate two or three. We all love the onion rings. The fries were also very good. Which staff is efficient and pleasant and friendly knowing how busy this place is, we opted for a late lunch at 3 o'clock, and there were still four other tables eating steak tips. It's a little noisy inside like a dive bar but we were able to talk and enjoyed ourselves a lot. Highly recommend this place if you like steak tips.

You can still get great food here and have an amazing experience. But it's not automatic anymore…read more Families have come here as a special treat/event for over 40 years. Tonight went with some friends after work on a Saturday late like 9pm. Sat at a table in the bar area. The ambience and decor is very welcoming, very soothing. Waitress was attentive and in rhythm with our needs. Drinks were basic and easy. Beer and wine. House Chardonnay was palatable. One friend got a vodka martini with olives and seemed pleased. Prime Rib can be tricky. I tried. Got a smaller version and ordered it medium. I order various steaks different ways, based on the cut and the location. Everything from rare to well done. The prime rib came out raw and basically Un edible. I hate to and rarely send things back but I asked to have it cooked more. It came back really quickly and still raw. I told the waitress I would take it home and cook it or I would like an entirely different steak. I settled on a top sirloin and asked that it be well done. I figured they would scorch it, but it came out well done not overcooked and it was excellent. Glad I stayed with it. I had eaten my baked potato with butter prior and that held me over and was great. I also ordered a bowl of clam chowder as an appetizer which was also very good but on the cool side, not very hot. Surprisingly had the same experience with sister restaurant in Beverly "The Depot" where the clam chowder was well done but cool not hot. Great Prime Rib that day! This is not an inexpensive restaurant, so I want it to be epic every time. It is still nostalgic. Will try again in the not too far off future and hope to upgrade review to 5 stars....

Beef Wellington was good, the salad bar was excellent. The service and atmosphere were great. Our…read morewaitress was very attentive, pleasant and accommodating.

Brunch was really great here! The French toast reminded us of a fried dough, so crunchy and yummy…read more I was hesitant about ordering a cold brew, if you are picky about your coffee you know it can be a hit or miss, but it was great as well! Service was fast. We were surprisingly satisfied overall.

After having it on my list for months, I came to The Babe during Restaurant Week in Salem in…read moreJanuary 2026. Restaurant Week, as per the Salem Chamber of Commerce's website, is summed up as: "Participating restaurants offered special two- and three-course prix-fixe menus, giving locals and visitors alike a chance to explore, support, and celebrate Salem's vibrant dining scene." For $45 I got cheddar jalapeño fritters, a poutine burger (hamburger with fries cheese and gravy on top, kale Caesar salad with freshly grated cheese, and fresh, piping hot apple cider donuts. The burger was hearty, the fritters popped, and the donuts hit the spot but by far the standout was the kale caesar salad with the creamy dressing over crispy and crunchy kale topped with the tangy grated cheese. A Downeast cider washed it all down and was refreshing. I went on a weekday so there were a few people sitting at the bar with me but overall the place wasn't packed. What I really appreciated was the general manager came to talk to me specifically about their Restaurant Week food selection and to get my feedback. She was super friendly and I told her about the kale caesar salad. Parking is on the street and can be hit or miss because The Babe is right on Washington Street where it starts to curve around the corner. It's worth it to keep circling though. The Babe has different events each night of the week, including Jazz Tuesdays and karaoke Fridays. I had a great time at The Babe and I appreciate how much they support the local Salem community. I am looking forward to going back!